February 25, 2012
Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Receptions and Recognitions, Free Events
Architecture Lecture
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chapel
Contact: SHPO Student Group
Speaker: Stephen T. Ayers, Capitol architect. Keynote speech of the Preservation South Conference.
Ayers is the 11th Architect of the Capitol. He is is responsible for the facilities maintenance and operation of the historic Capitol Building, the care and improvement of more than 460 acres of Capitol grounds, and the operation and maintenance of 17.4 million square feet of buildings including: the House and Senate Congressional Office Buildings, the Capitol Visitor Center, the Library of Congress Buildings, the U.S. Supreme Court Building, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and other facilities. He is responsible for the care of all works of art in the Capitol under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library and is responsible for the maintenance and restoration of murals, outdoor sculpture, and other architectural elements throughout the Capitol complex. In addition, he serves as Acting Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden and the National Garden under the Joint Committee on the Library. The Architect of the Capitol also serves as a member of the Capitol Police Board and the Congressional Accessibility Services Board, as well as an ex officio member of the United States Capitol Preservation Commission.
Prior to joining the AOC, Ayers was a General Engineer with the Voice of America. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Ayers is a licensed architect in California, a member of the American Institute of Architects, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and an Accredited Professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. He completed his Master’s of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture at the University of Maryland.
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